It’s only been a year since Universal Studios opened its most recent theme park, and this summer, it’s doing it again. As the celebration of the one-year anniversary of Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida, continues, we now know that the Universal Kids Resort outside of Dallas, Texas, will officially open to guests on July 1. Unlike Epic Universe, though, Universal Kids Resort is, as the name states, for kids. The attractions are aimed at guests ages 3-8, according to Bloomberg. That means no big, fast, or scary Mummy, Fast and Furious, or Harry Potter roller coasters here. It is, however, still Universal, so you can still expect lots of big-name IP in the park, such as Shrek, SpongeBob SquarePants, Minions, Jurassic World, Trolls, and Puss in Boots. You can get breakdowns of all the rides and themed areas at this link, but we’re guessing there won’t be any Velociraptors or T-Rexes in that Jurassic area. Located in Frisco, Texas, the park isn’t exactly massive. It’s only about 20 acres, which, when compared to the three Universal Studios Orlando parks, each of which is a little over 100 acres, isn’t much. So it might not be a place you go and spend a week. But a day or two, if your kids are into those characters? That seems like a win.
You Won’t Have to Wait Long to Visit Universal’s Latest Theme Park
Universal Kids Resort opens in Texas on July 1 and, as the name suggests, it's aimed at a specific audience.
Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas will open July 1 on a 20-acre footprint, targeting guests ages 3–8 with IP from Shrek, SpongeBob, Minions, and Jurassic World. For entertainment and hospitality operators, it signals Universal's push into the family-segmented market pioneered by Legoland, diversifying its portfolio beyond thrill-ride parks toward repeat-visit, lower-capex formats.












